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...He said what most all "believers in some God from most all cultures" believe. Maybe you need to actually open the Bible and read it...
You think that most people of faith believe that the earthquake and tsunami in Japan is an example of "god" punishing the Japanese people for something?
You think that most people of faith believe that the earthquake and tsunami in Japan is an example of "god" punishing the Japanese people for something?
That is what the Governor of Tokyo said not Beck. Beck said in his opening remark in that video "I am NOT saying that God caused earthquakes". What he did say is open to interpretation according to YOUR beliefs.
That is what the Governor of Tokyo said not Beck. Beck said in his opening remark in that video "I am NOT saying that God caused earthquakes". What he did say is open to interpretation according to YOUR beliefs.
Please slow down and read my post. I didn't say Beck said anything.
I was asking dcsldcd if he thinks that most people of faith believe that "god" is punishing the folks in Japan. If you read my quote by him, that is what it appears he is saying.
You think that most people of faith believe that the earthquake and tsunami in Japan is an example of "god" punishing the Japanese people for something?
Most or some. No one could say what percentage. Many historically do see events like this as the wrath of God.
Personally I think if you make a life in places prone for natural disaster, you cannot be surprised when they happen, like people that build their house on a cliff.
Most or some. No one could say what percentage. Many historically do see events like this as the wrath of God.
You said *most*. So, do you believe that, or do you believe it is only *some*?
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Personally I think if you make a life in places prone for natural disaster, you cannot be surprised when they happen, like people that build their house on a cliff.
I agree with this 100%. The above statement is MILES away from saying Japan is being punished by "god", however. So, which is it? Is it a natural disaster or is it divine punishment?
You said *most*. So, do you believe that, or do you believe it is only *some*?
I agree with this 100%. The above statement is MILES away from saying Japan is being punished by "god", however. So, which is it? Is it a natural disaster or is it divine punishment?
What you digging for son? Obviously I think it is natural disaster by my answer. You did read my answer didn't you? As for most or some I have no clue how many have those beliefs. Here I will try playing whatever silly game you are attempting. You give me a solid number of "most" and a solid number of "some" and I will see if I "feel" an affinity for one of them. Maybe if neither works we can try all over again.
I saw a program on the History Channel some time ago that told the story of a town in the midwest in the 19th century. The town was built on some kind of highly sulfuric soil, not unlike the thermal stuff that happens in Yellowstone Park in Wyoming and in certain parts of the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. At some point, smelling steamy geysers popped up everywhere, and the earth shook, nearly over whelming the town and its inhabitants. So large a scale was the uproar that these people saw it as the second coming of Christ and with the common guilt based or guilt laced faith, many fell to the ground in repentance asking for forgiveness.
Nothing like catastrophe to stir apocalyptic / end of the world visions. It seems little has changed for the last 170 years or so...
I am not surprised at the Governor's sentiment but more surprised that it was stated to the media. With GB, it is a promotional thing. As in promoting his show. With Japanese diplomats, it would seem to be a matter of composure. Quite different, IMO.
Japan has one of the lowest birth rates in the world.
Gee, I didn't realize natuaral disasters only happened in Japan.
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